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📝 For sale 1/12 scale model of Trent Class Lifeboat George and Mary Webb
22 hours ago by Colin H (
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Sebastion I am still waiting for a reply to the private messages I have sent to you.
Please get in touch ASAP.
Cheers Colin.
Please get in touch ASAP.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 For sale 1/12 scale model of Trent Class Lifeboat George and Mary Webb
22 hours ago by Colin H ( Vice Admiral)
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That wouldn't work as she only has the one now, and as she has inherited her uncles collection of vintage model trucks (573) but as they are all boxed and packed in storage cases which only take up about the same space as my 5 tugs. I am happy to thin down my collection as I haven't got a lifeboat yet.
Just hope he gets back to me with details of how I can buy it.
Cheers Colin.
Just hope he gets back to me with details of how I can buy it.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 For sale 1/12 scale model of Trent Class Lifeboat George and Mary Webb
2 days ago by Colin H ( Vice Admiral)
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Sh....... jb you'll get me in bother again.
No it's fine she has okayed it, as long as I get rid of some models.
Cheers Colin.
No it's fine she has okayed it, as long as I get rid of some models.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 For sale 1/12 scale model of Trent Class Lifeboat George and Mary Webb
2 days ago by Colin H ( Vice Admiral)
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Good morning Sebastian, that's a definite yes from me. Check your private message box, I've sent you my details.
Cheers Colin.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 For sale 1/12 scale model of Trent Class Lifeboat George and Mary Webb
3 days ago by Colin H ( Vice Admiral)
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Good afternoon, it looks a great model, what are you asking for it. Bearing in mind it would need to be sent by courier.
Cheers Colin.
Cheers Colin.
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💬 Re: First Sail
18 days ago by Colin H ( Vice Admiral)
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That's one beautiful sailing boat.
She looks so realistic on the water.
Well done shipmate, cheers Colin.
She looks so realistic on the water.
Well done shipmate, cheers Colin.
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📝 The Numbers game for props.
19 days ago by Colin H ( Vice Admiral)
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Gary, the details of prop are :- m4 = size of thread on propshaft and in propeller.
:- 35 = 35mm diameter of propeller.
Not sure about the S but could mean sport
Cheers Colin.
:- 35 = 35mm diameter of propeller.
Not sure about the S but could mean sport
Cheers Colin.
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💬 Re: Michelle
22 days ago by Colin H ( Vice Admiral)
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Good solid looking boat, nice gift should last you years .
Cheers Colin.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 Hello again
24 days ago by Colin H ( Vice Admiral)
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Well shipmate, you certainly got the point that time,
But take care, leave the wife to do the gardening.
Stay safe and keep yourself well, cheers Colin.
But take care, leave the wife to do the gardening.
Stay safe and keep yourself well, cheers Colin.
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📝 Looking for these
26 days ago by Colin H ( Vice Admiral)
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Could be these handle grips on ships wheel. Pictures from Tajin.
Cheers Colin.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 Hectic weekend at Abergavenny.
26 days ago by Colin H ( Vice Admiral)
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JB, your not wrong, but if a little encouragement can be offered I have found that youngsters will give it a go.
As I've told those who show interest, if they are happy with what they make then it's a good model. I have models that wouldn't win prizes for looks but they do what they were built for, SAILING.
I used to take a few models to the local canal and let the local kids have a go, most of who now build their own, so I must be doing something right.
Cheers Colin.
As I've told those who show interest, if they are happy with what they make then it's a good model. I have models that wouldn't win prizes for looks but they do what they were built for, SAILING.
I used to take a few models to the local canal and let the local kids have a go, most of who now build their own, so I must be doing something right.
Cheers Colin.
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💬 Re: Lobster Boat
26 days ago by Colin H ( Vice Admiral)
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Nice model, you've done a great job shipmate. Love the details, nice clean lines.
Cheers Colin.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 Hectic weekend at Abergavenny.
26 days ago by Colin H ( Vice Admiral)
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Ron in the UK we have hundreds of similar events throughout the summer.
This particular one I enjoyed chatting to some tourists from Quebec and Montreal .
They also said events like ours aren't available back home.
As I have a collection of mostly vintage boats I attend as many vintage and steam shows as life let's me.
Cheers Colin.
This particular one I enjoyed chatting to some tourists from Quebec and Montreal .
They also said events like ours aren't available back home.
As I have a collection of mostly vintage boats I attend as many vintage and steam shows as life let's me.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 Looking for these
26 days ago by Colin H ( Vice Admiral)
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Tajin, they look like miniature modelling tools.
Interesting ends .
The handles look like belaying pins or miniature pub beer pump handles.
Where did you get them from.
Cheers Colin.
Interesting ends .
The handles look like belaying pins or miniature pub beer pump handles.
Where did you get them from.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 Hectic weekend at Abergavenny.
27 days ago by Colin H ( Vice Admiral)
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Thanks for your comments, I have a sore throat after answering all the enquiries.
One little boy aged 9 showed me a photo of him helping his grandad at Cwmbran boating lake with a lovely model fishing boat.
I was also promised a couple of boats from people that had them but didn't know how to finish building the models left by deceased relatives.
The show organising committee have promised to install a temporary pool for next year's show, and asked me to demonstrate my boats on water, they also asked if any clubs or individuals would join me in my endeavours to generate interest in model boats.
The show is very diverse and interesting for all ages and helps preserve our heritage. I have been displaying at this show for 25 years and will carry on as long as I am able.
Sail on shipmates, happy boating to you all, cheers Colin.
One little boy aged 9 showed me a photo of him helping his grandad at Cwmbran boating lake with a lovely model fishing boat.
I was also promised a couple of boats from people that had them but didn't know how to finish building the models left by deceased relatives.
The show organising committee have promised to install a temporary pool for next year's show, and asked me to demonstrate my boats on water, they also asked if any clubs or individuals would join me in my endeavours to generate interest in model boats.
The show is very diverse and interesting for all ages and helps preserve our heritage. I have been displaying at this show for 25 years and will carry on as long as I am able.
Sail on shipmates, happy boating to you all, cheers Colin.
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📝 Hectic weekend at Abergavenny.
28 days ago by Colin H ( Vice Admiral)
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Have just had a hectic weekend at the Abergavenny Steam and Vintage Rally.
Thanks to Nerys for dropping in to chat with me.
Here are the photos of my Saturday display.
Got a few youngsters interested in building and sailing, so hopefully new club members in the making.
A lot of interest in my Sea Commander with the Taycol Supermarine motor.
The show organisers have promised to have a pool next year, so models can be demonstrated on water.
The show will be on Bank Holiday Sunday and Monday next year so if anyone is interested in displaying and demonstrating, then please let me know.
Cheers Colin.
Thanks to Nerys for dropping in to chat with me.
Here are the photos of my Saturday display.
Got a few youngsters interested in building and sailing, so hopefully new club members in the making.
A lot of interest in my Sea Commander with the Taycol Supermarine motor.
The show organisers have promised to have a pool next year, so models can be demonstrated on water.
The show will be on Bank Holiday Sunday and Monday next year so if anyone is interested in displaying and demonstrating, then please let me know.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 New Acquisition
1 month ago by Colin H ( Vice Admiral)
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Nice find Nerys. Check your emails.
Cheers Colin.
Cheers Colin.
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💬 Re: Bit more progress
2 months ago by Colin H ( Vice Admiral)
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That's a good ploy boatshed, let her buy one and tell her you will help her with it, my wife has 3 now??? But she thinks it's normal for her to share in the modelling, which is lucky for me, and I help her with her dolls houses. I do the technical stuff and she does the fidddley bits that my arthritis stops me doing.
Cheers Colin.
Cheers Colin.
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💬 Re: Zwarte Zee
2 months ago by Colin H ( Vice Admiral)
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Simple portholes can be made from brass eyelets filled with clear epoxy resin.
Cheers Colin.
Cheers Colin.
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💬 Re: Finishing the basic deck and starting cabin structure
2 months ago by Colin H ( Vice Admiral)
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Thanks Sy, most helpful.
Cheers Colin.
Cheers Colin.
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💬 Re: Finishing the basic deck and starting cabin structure
2 months ago by Colin H ( Vice Admiral)
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Great work Sy, just a quick question about using styrene sheet, what glue do you use as I have a couple of models that could be finished with styrene.
Sorry for my ignorance on this subject shipmate, I'm used to wood and metal.
Cheers Colin.
Sorry for my ignorance on this subject shipmate, I'm used to wood and metal.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 Help finding SLA alternatives.
2 months ago by Colin H ( Vice Admiral)
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Thanks Jonathan, I have found a direct lifepo replacement for my sla 12v 7ah battery. At only 35% of sla weight.
It has a dedicated charger with it and free postage all for £55.
So won't have to save too long. Cheers Colin.
It has a dedicated charger with it and free postage all for £55.
So won't have to save too long. Cheers Colin.
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📝 Help finding SLA alternatives.
2 months ago by Colin H ( Vice Admiral)
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Thanks guys for the great information, as most of my fleet are using vintage electronics and it is important to keep this format for my vintage shows.
The few I use for personal pleasure could be converted so I will need to start saving my pocket money or add items to my Xmas list.
The LIFE battery solution sounds really good apart from the cost.
NimH cells could possibly be my option to try as I have a few cell packs from my cars and quad copter.
I'll let you know how I get on.
Cheers Colin.
The few I use for personal pleasure could be converted so I will need to start saving my pocket money or add items to my Xmas list.
The LIFE battery solution sounds really good apart from the cost.
NimH cells could possibly be my option to try as I have a few cell packs from my cars and quad copter.
I'll let you know how I get on.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 Help finding SLA alternatives.
2 months ago by Colin H ( Vice Admiral)
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Thanks Rudy, as I only have 1 boat with a brushless motor I think lipo's can stay in the shop.
Have considered building nimh battery packs and running in parallel to get a better runtime but may end up as heavy as my sla's. A couple of my boats have twin and triple 12v 7ah sla's. It saves on ballast and gives all day usage.
Cheers Colin.
Have considered building nimh battery packs and running in parallel to get a better runtime but may end up as heavy as my sla's. A couple of my boats have twin and triple 12v 7ah sla's. It saves on ballast and gives all day usage.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 Help finding SLA alternatives.
2 months ago by Colin H ( Vice Admiral)
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Good evening all, after taking my sea commander out last weekend for a test run I've decided to look for a lighter alternative.
Currently all but one of my boats run on sla's either 6 or 12 volt. mostly 12v 7ah which weigh in at 2.2kgs. the 6v 7ah weigh in at 1.32kgs.
So the big question is what are the best replacements for these batteries to save on weight without losing the long run times and ease of charging.
Up to now I've always used sla's or nicad's and nimh's.
So can I get what I need without mega costs as I'm a cash strapped pensioner.
Cheers Colin.
P.S. no experience of lipo's.
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Currently all but one of my boats run on sla's either 6 or 12 volt. mostly 12v 7ah which weigh in at 2.2kgs. the 6v 7ah weigh in at 1.32kgs.
So the big question is what are the best replacements for these batteries to save on weight without losing the long run times and ease of charging.
Up to now I've always used sla's or nicad's and nimh's.
So can I get what I need without mega costs as I'm a cash strapped pensioner.
Cheers Colin.
P.S. no experience of lipo's.
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📝 Hello again
2 months ago by Colin H ( Vice Admiral)
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Good to hear you are getting better Marky, missed your input.
Take care shipmate, cheers Colin.
Take care shipmate, cheers Colin.
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💬 Re: Sea Commander
2 months ago by Colin H ( Vice Admiral)
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Thanks Doug, no way but forward now, as you say I've had to wait a long time to get her on the water again.
But now as hopefully my health improves I'll get to finish it. The motor is super quiet in use, and runs so smoothly right down to 52rpm.
I might even fit my other Supermarine in my other sea commander as I think it is running at a much truer scale speed.
I'm using singer sewing machine oil for the brushes.
Thanks again shipmate for your help in restoring the motor.
Did you do anything with the KG V.
Cheers Colin.
But now as hopefully my health improves I'll get to finish it. The motor is super quiet in use, and runs so smoothly right down to 52rpm.
I might even fit my other Supermarine in my other sea commander as I think it is running at a much truer scale speed.
I'm using singer sewing machine oil for the brushes.
Thanks again shipmate for your help in restoring the motor.
Did you do anything with the KG V.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 Vintage Sea Commander Sea trials.
2 months ago by Colin H ( Vice Admiral)
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Good evening Dave, I don't appear to get any sparking if the brushes are oiled correctly, only if allowed to dry out.
I did a test at night without light and no sparking.
Cheers Colin.
I did a test at night without light and no sparking.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 Sea Commander
2 months ago by Colin H ( Vice Admiral)
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Originally built in the late 1950's by my dad, and rescued from his attic 22 years ago, it had major delamination problems, a seized propshaft, no rc kit only an ancient Taycol Supermarine motor which was ready for the scrap bin, but Doug in Munich offered to resurrect it, and I was actually amazed at how efficient it is now its refitted along with the special Doug converter box.
25amp water cooled esc, flysky 6 channel rx. All ppowered by the 12 volt 7amp hour battery.
25amp water cooled esc, flysky 6 channel rx. All ppowered by the 12 volt 7amp hour battery.
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📝 Vintage Sea Commander Sea trials.
2 months ago by Colin H ( Vice Admiral)
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Good evening guys and gals, my dad's old Sea Commander finally in the water after more than 20 years waiting for my rebuild.
A big thanks to Doug over in Munich for rebuilding the ancient Taycol Supermarine motor for me, and his converter box, which allows it to run in forward and reverse, and use a modern esc and 2.4ghz rc system.
After a long wait for a chance to sail her my son offered to carry it to my local lake which doesn't have easy access, and my 7 year old grandson took the controls whilst his dad filmed it using a smartphone.
It ran really smoothly, didn't take on water, water cooling worked efficiently. My only fear is that the battery is a bit on the heavy side. So may change from 12v 7ah sla. To a lighter 4ah one.
Tell me what you think.
Cheers Colin.
https://youtu.be/ytUp5Ju9n4Q
A big thanks to Doug over in Munich for rebuilding the ancient Taycol Supermarine motor for me, and his converter box, which allows it to run in forward and reverse, and use a modern esc and 2.4ghz rc system.
After a long wait for a chance to sail her my son offered to carry it to my local lake which doesn't have easy access, and my 7 year old grandson took the controls whilst his dad filmed it using a smartphone.
It ran really smoothly, didn't take on water, water cooling worked efficiently. My only fear is that the battery is a bit on the heavy side. So may change from 12v 7ah sla. To a lighter 4ah one.
Tell me what you think.
Cheers Colin.
https://youtu.be/ytUp5Ju9n4Q
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